Students receive 50% discount, ID required

Late Entry Deadline: April 21, 2017 – $50

Students receive 50% discount, ID required

Extended Entry Deadline: May 5, 2017 – $60

Students receive 50% discount, ID required

(All links to the films must be emailed before 12:00 a.m. CST of the given deadline.)

ELIGIBILITY

All genres are accepted. Foreign language films must be subtitled in English.

Films must have been completed after January 1, 2016.

Maximum film duration: 25:00 minutes (including credits).

Filmmakers must be at least 18 years old to enter.

Films may not be publicly available online prior to submission, and winning films may not be made publicly available online until after the awards ceremony.

ENTRY FEES

Students must submit a photocopy of current school ID.

Any submission received without payment indicated or received will not be considered.

Literally Short prize shipping/transfer fee is not included outside of the U.S.

SELECTION

The programming committee will select and invite films at its discretion. Those selected will be contacted via email or telephone on approximately May 26, 2017. If selected, you may need to submit additional materials. Detailed instructions will be given at that time. Please do not send additional materials until requested.
Grand Jury Prize is required to be physical present at the festival in order for prize to be given out.

FILMMAKER RELEASE

By submitting a film to the Literary Short Film Festival (LSFF), filmmaker grants permission to the LSFF to screen the film, in whole or in part, for any or all promotions, compilations, screenings and at any events sponsored or co-sponsored by Literal Magazine related to the festival. Accepted films may not screen online prior to the festival once they have been submitted. The filmmaker submitting the film hereby warrants that he/she/it is over the age of 18, and is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. Filmmaker agrees that all rights and permissions for any materials contained within said entry, including all music rights, photographs, film clips, voice recordings, have been granted, and Filmmaker will indemnify and hold LSFF harmless from any or all disputes and claims that may arise from these rights and permissions granted.

SUBMIT YOUR FILM

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If you are a student, please send us a clear image of your current student ID to festival@literalmagazine.com.
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